The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of SWEP (SWEP of Greater Philadelphia) was formed in 1995 as a resource for women environmental professionals in the Philadelphia region. The mission of SWEP of Greater Philadelphia is:

• To encourage and promote the leadership, achievement, and professional development of women in the environmental professions
• To provide an informal setting for women in the environmental professions to meet, share substantive information and work experiences, and to establish a communications exchange
• To educate members on new developments and current trends in the environmental field
• To encourage and promote the development of business relationships
• To encourage and promote public service in the environmental field.